Best and Worst Celebrity Beards

The Best & Worst Celebrity Beards!

When it comes to facial hair, there's a fine line between sexy and creepy. Here are the 10 best and worst celebrity beards of the past year

By Nina Myers McCammon, Posted Date: January 26, 2011

Celebrities with the worst beards

Worst Beard #5. Zach Galifianakis, Actor

What It Is: The (Very) Full Beard

Verdict: Wearing a beard this full is like donning a ski mask every day. Perfect for winter, but not for Galifianakis. But if you do have a narrow face and desire a full beard, all you have to do is start growing. "Don't trim it until it gets to the desired length. Then, snip off the stray hairs," says Capizzano.

Tip: Next time you're at the barber, ask for the best style for your face shape.

Worst Beard #4. Chris Daughtry, Musician

What It Is: The Face Art Beard

The Verdict: No matter how creative you are, or how well you did on Idol, face art doesn't look good on anyone.

Tip: Show some personality with accessories instead—or, you know, a really cool tie.

Worst Beard #3. David Beckham, Soccer Player

What It Is: The Accidental Beard

The Verdict: Capizzano calls this "too cool to care," but we call it sloppy and patchy—not unlike Beckham's play this season.

Tip: The key to making your beard look like it grew in "just the way you wanted" is to keep your neck hair shorter than your facial hair. If you trim your face with a 4 clip, use a 3 clip on your neck and avoid lining up the edges of your cheeks and neck.

Worst Beard #2. Larry Charles, Writer, Seinfeld

What It Is: The Full Natural

Verdict: There are three types of men who can get away with this look: men who are so rich they don't have to shave (shown), men who are so broke they don't have to try, and men who are literally living off the land (only applies in Alaska). Otherwise, this is not your look.

In Other Words: Pacino should swap beards with Zach Galifianakis (#5 worst beard).

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Best Beard #5. John Slattery, Actor

What It Is: The Blizzard of 2011

The Verdict: We like it as long as it doesn't grow another inch, because looking like Santa only pays off if you're if you work at Macy's.

Get the Look: Use a 3 clip on your face as soon as the snow (hair) completely blocks out the grass (your facial skin). Use a 4 clip on your neck to keep that hair shorter than your facial hair.

Best Beard #4. Brad Pitt, Actor

What It Is: The 3-Day Goatee

The Verdict: At one point, Pitt's goatee was long enough to braid. Finally, a length we can agree on. "This is a great option for guys who shave their heads or go super short," says Capizzano.

Get the Look: Watch your barber do it the first time so you can get it right. Using a razor, or the 1 or 2 clip on your trimmer, shave a square around your mouth, and clean up with a straight razor.

Best Beard #3. Jon Hamm, Actor

What It Is: The 48-Hour Beard

The Verdict: If it seems Jon Hamm never looks like he's trying very hard, that's because he isn't. "This is one of the easiest beards to maintain and it looks good on just about everyone," says Capizzano.

Get the Look: Depending on the heaviness of your growth, let it grow in for a few days and maintain it by using the 1 clip on most trimmers. Capizzano suggests the Oster Classic 76 he uses at F.S.C. Barber.

Best Beard #2. Conan O'Brien, Talk Show Host

What It Is: The Comeback Beard

The Verdict: This red carpet of hair helps him look less pale, which is a good thing, and we respect his decision to maintain the hiatus beard that Letterman popularized during his two-month layoff. But if he ever decides to shave it off, we hope it's not on national TV.

Tip: The more hair you have, the more likely food will deposit there. Make mirrors your friend and wash your face frequently.

When it comes to facial hair, there's a fine line between sexy and creepy. Here are the 10 best and worst celebrity beards of the past year: Who's wearing them, who should or shouldn't be, and what the facially hirsute man can learn. We also talked to Van Capizzano, head barber at Freemans Sporting Clubon Manhattan's Lower East Side, for advice on how you can get the most from your facial hair. Read: Attract women and not lose your job. Read on, men.